Best High Schools in 76259, TX

High schools
4
Students
4,355
Avg actual
47%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 76259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Ponder H S

B

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 505 Students

2. Decatur H S

B-

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students

3. Krum H S

C+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Krum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

4. Denton H S

C+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Denton Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2024 Students

Best Middle Schools in 76259, TX

Middle schools
4
Students
2,504
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in 76259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mccarroll Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students

2. Ponder J H

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Ponder Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students

3. Krum Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Krum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students

4. Mcmath Middle

C

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Denton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 76259, TX

Elementary schools
4
Students
2,161
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top elementary schools in 76259, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Krum Early Education Center

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Krum Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

2. Carson El

D+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 548 Students

3. Borman El

D-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Denton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 429 Students

4. Ponder El

D-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Ponder Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 76259, TX

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

76259, TX has a total population of 6,131 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 76259, TX

9,461

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

32%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 76259, TX.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.00 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.45 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 76259, TX.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 76259, TX.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

8,664 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 76259, TX Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 76259, TX

How many schools are in 76259, TX?

76259, TX has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,461 students in total.

How do schools in 76259 perform on state tests?

On average, 13 schools in 76259 score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 76259 underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 76259?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 35%
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  • Projected: 49%
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